Events at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (all upcoming events)Search for events by program type or date.en-USArts & Entertainment, Museumshttp://metmuseum.org/feeds/images/met_podcast_logo.jpgEvents at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (all upcoming events)http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/toddler-storytime?eid=R067_%7b3152F630-79B5-4653-8BD3-11A1771E91DC%7d_20150803103000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/toddler-storytime?eid=R067_%7b3152F630-79B5-4653-8BD3-11A1771E91DC%7d_20150803103000Toddler Storytime in Nolen Library<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Gather around as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. For families with children ages 18 months&ndash;3 years.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 3, 10:30&ndash;11:00 a.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; Museum admission not required for the library portion of this program</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100868http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100868Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 3, 11:30 a.m.&ndash;12:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101103http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101103Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 3, 12:15&ndash;1:15 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R095_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150803130000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R095_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150803130000Gardens of The Cloisters<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Offered daily through the end of October, these tours of the gardens at The Cloisters&mdash;the branch of the Museum devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe&mdash;include horticultural, architectural, and historical information.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 3, 1:00&ndash;2:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100869http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100869Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 3, 1:30&ndash;2:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/programs-for-visitors-with-disabilities/visitors-with-dementia-and-their-care-partners/met-escapes-gallery-tour?eid=A055_%7b69C1316D-A36C-4C61-9074-94617A844B13%7d_20150210175107http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/programs-for-visitors-with-disabilities/visitors-with-dementia-and-their-care-partners/met-escapes-gallery-tour?eid=A055_%7b69C1316D-A36C-4C61-9074-94617A844B13%7d_20150210175107Met Escapes—Gallery Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Program for Visitors with Dementia and Their Care Partners</p>​We invite individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners, to participate in discussions, handling sessions, art-making, and other interactive and multisensory activities in the galleries and in the classroom.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 3, 2:00&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; reservations are required</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101104http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101104Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 3, 2:30&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R054_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150803150000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R054_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150803150000Highlights of The Cloisters Collection<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Museum lecturers offer highlights tours of The Cloisters museum and gardens to introduce visitors to the collection as a whole or to specific departments or themes.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 3, 3:00&ndash;4:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R067_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150803150000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R067_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150803150000Storytime in Nolen Library<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Gather around as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. For families with children ages 3&ndash;6.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 3, 3:00&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; Museum admission not required for the library portion of this program</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/gallery-talks/exhibition-tour-navigating-the-west?eid=A002_%7bDA99CCBC-BC83-463B-B644-903DE882CB21%7d_20150421120136http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/gallery-talks/exhibition-tour-navigating-the-west?eid=A002_%7bDA99CCBC-BC83-463B-B644-903DE882CB21%7d_20150421120136Exhibition Tour—Navigating the West: George Caleb Bingham and the River<p class="small-text date-text">Gallery Talk</p>​Dive into George Caleb Bingham's iconic paintings of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.<br /><p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 10:30&ndash;11:30 a.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission, though stickers are required</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/toddler-storytime?eid=R068_%7b3152F630-79B5-4653-8BD3-11A1771E91DC%7d_20150804103000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/toddler-storytime?eid=R068_%7b3152F630-79B5-4653-8BD3-11A1771E91DC%7d_20150804103000Toddler Storytime in Nolen Library<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Gather around as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. For families with children ages 18 months&ndash;3 years.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 10:30&ndash;11:00 a.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; Museum admission not required for the library portion of this program</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights-in-french?eid=101162http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights-in-french?eid=101162Chefs-d'Oeuvre du Musée (Museum Highlights in French)<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Avec ce tour, découvrez la collection encyclopédique du musée représentant différentes cultures et époques, ce qui vous incitera à poursuivre l'exploration du musée à votre rythme.<br/>Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.&ndash;12:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100594http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100594Summer Intern Highlights Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.&ndash;12:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights-korean?eid=R008_%7b4C219E78-A7EC-4F91-96B3-705ABCF077B4%7d_20150804111500http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights-korean?eid=R008_%7b4C219E78-A7EC-4F91-96B3-705ABCF077B4%7d_20150804111500하이라이트 투어 (Museum Highlights in Korean)<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​여러 시대와 각 문화를 대표하는 예술품을 선별해 소개하며, 방문자 스스로 미술관을 계속 살펴 볼 수 있도록 뒷받침하는 이 투어를 통해, 미술관의 백과사전적 소장품을 발견하십시요.<br/>Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 11:15 a.m.&ndash;12:15 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100870http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100870Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 11:30 a.m.&ndash;12:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101105http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101105Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 12:15&ndash;1:15 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100595http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100595Summer Intern Highlights Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 12:30&ndash;1:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R096_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150804130000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R096_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150804130000Gardens of The Cloisters<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Offered daily through the end of October, these tours of the gardens at The Cloisters&mdash;the branch of the Museum devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe&mdash;include horticultural, architectural, and historical information.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 1:00&ndash;2:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100871http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100871Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 1:30&ndash;2:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101106http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101106Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 2:30&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R055_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150804150000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R055_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150804150000Highlights of The Cloisters Collection<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Museum lecturers offer highlights tours of The Cloisters museum and gardens to introduce visitors to the collection as a whole or to specific departments or themes.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 3:00&ndash;4:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R068_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150804150000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R068_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150804150000Storytime in Nolen Library<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Gather around as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. For families with children ages 3&ndash;6.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 3:00&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; Museum admission not required for the library portion of this program</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100596http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100596Summer Intern Highlights Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 3:15&ndash;4:15 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/start-with-art-at-the-met-and-start-with-art-at-the-met-plus/start-with-art-friends-and-family-august?eid=R001_%7b5BD56E27-0004-40D3-B1DD-51532F531923%7d_20150804153000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/start-with-art-at-the-met-and-start-with-art-at-the-met-plus/start-with-art-friends-and-family-august?eid=R001_%7b5BD56E27-0004-40D3-B1DD-51532F531923%7d_20150804153000Start with Art at the Met<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Share ideas and enjoy stories, sketching, and other gallery activities. For families with children ages 3&ndash;6.<strong></strong><p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 3:30&ndash;4:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult.</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/art-trek-and-art-trek-plus/art-trek-friends-and-family-august?eid=R001_%7b2323DA0E-B36D-45B2-B01F-E9D32F0810A5%7d_20150804153000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/art-trek-and-art-trek-plus/art-trek-friends-and-family-august?eid=R001_%7b2323DA0E-B36D-45B2-B01F-E9D32F0810A5%7d_20150804153000Art Trek<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Travel through time and around the world on a Museum adventure. For families with children ages 7&ndash;11.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Tuesday, August 4, 3:30&ndash;4:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult.</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/toddler-storytime?eid=R069_%7b3152F630-79B5-4653-8BD3-11A1771E91DC%7d_20150805103000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/toddler-storytime?eid=R069_%7b3152F630-79B5-4653-8BD3-11A1771E91DC%7d_20150805103000Toddler Storytime in Nolen Library<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Gather around as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. For families with children ages 18 months&ndash;3 years.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 10:30&ndash;11:00 a.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; Museum admission not required for the library portion of this program</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights-in-german?eid=101177http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights-in-german?eid=101177Meisterwerke im Museum (Museum Highlights in German)<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Entdecken Sie die reichaltige, enzyclopädische Sammlung des Museums durch diese Führung, welche darauf ausgerichtet ist, dem Besucher Kunstwerke aus verschiedenen Kulturen und Epochen zu zeigen und anregen soll, das Museum weiter zu erforschen.<br/>Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 11:00 a.m.&ndash;12:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100597http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100597Summer Intern Highlights Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 11:00 a.m.&ndash;12:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/gallery-talks/summer-intern-gallery-talk?eid=100725http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/gallery-talks/summer-intern-gallery-talk?eid=100725Summer Intern Gallery Talk<p class="small-text date-text">Gallery Talk</p>​Graduate curatorial interns lead talks on topics of their choice.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 11:00 a.m.&ndash;12:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights-japanese?eid=A048_%7b32AA109E-3CE6-4732-9630-81F167FE5108%7d_20150428120522http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights-japanese?eid=A048_%7b32AA109E-3CE6-4732-9630-81F167FE5108%7d_20150428120522ハイライトツアー (Museum Highlights in Japanese)<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​世界中の文化、時代を代表する美術作品から選りすぐった作品をご紹介するツアーです。ツアー後、ご自身で館内をご覧になる際のご参考にしていただけます。<br/>Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 11:15 a.m.&ndash;12:15 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100872http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100872Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 11:30 a.m.&ndash;12:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights-in-spanish?eid=101194http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights-in-spanish?eid=101194Obras Maestras del Museo (Museum Highlights in Spanish)<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Descubra la colección enciclopédica del museo a través de esta visita guiada, la cual se centra en una selección de obras de arte que representan distintas culturas y épocas, y anima al visitante a explorar después el museo por su propia cuenta.<br/>Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 12:00&ndash;1:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101107http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101107Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 12:15&ndash;1:15 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100598http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100598Summer Intern Highlights Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 12:30&ndash;1:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R097_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150805130000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R097_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150805130000Gardens of The Cloisters<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Offered daily through the end of October, these tours of the gardens at The Cloisters&mdash;the branch of the Museum devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe&mdash;include horticultural, architectural, and historical information.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 1:00&ndash;2:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100873http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100873Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 1:30&ndash;2:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/programs-for-visitors-with-disabilities-at-the-cloisters/sights-and-scents/medieval-homes-and-gardens?eid=A002_%7b12083741-8D0A-40C2-B0C5-5A8575D1932B%7d_20150414151705http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/programs-for-visitors-with-disabilities-at-the-cloisters/sights-and-scents/medieval-homes-and-gardens?eid=A002_%7b12083741-8D0A-40C2-B0C5-5A8575D1932B%7d_20150414151705Sights & Scents—Medieval Homes and Gardens<p class="small-text date-text">Sights & Scents at The Cloisters</p>​We invite individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners, to join us for Sights &amp; Scents.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 2:00&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101108http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101108Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 2:30&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R056_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150805150000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R056_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150805150000Highlights of The Cloisters Collection<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Museum lecturers offer highlights tours of The Cloisters museum and gardens to introduce visitors to the collection as a whole or to specific departments or themes.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 3:00&ndash;4:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R069_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150805150000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R069_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150805150000Storytime in Nolen Library<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Gather around as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. For families with children ages 3&ndash;6.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 3:00&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; Museum admission not required for the library portion of this program</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100599http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100599Summer Intern Highlights Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Wednesday, August 5, 3:15&ndash;4:15 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/toddler-storytime?eid=R070_%7b3152F630-79B5-4653-8BD3-11A1771E91DC%7d_20150806103000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/toddler-storytime?eid=R070_%7b3152F630-79B5-4653-8BD3-11A1771E91DC%7d_20150806103000Toddler Storytime in Nolen Library<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Gather around as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. For families with children ages 18 months&ndash;3 years.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 10:30&ndash;11:00 a.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; Museum admission not required for the library portion of this program</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/conversations-with-curators-and-conservators/siren?eid=A001_%7bB736347C-64F0-4D2E-89B6-63A199F2F862%7d_20150417100247http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/conversations-with-curators-and-conservators/siren?eid=A001_%7bB736347C-64F0-4D2E-89B6-63A199F2F862%7d_20150417100247Conversation with a Curator—Siren, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts<p class="small-text date-text">Conversation with a Curator or Conservator</p>​Experience a lively dialogue with a curator.<br /><p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 11:00&ndash;11:30 a.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100600http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100600Summer Intern Highlights Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 11:00 a.m.&ndash;12:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100874http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100874Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 11:30 a.m.&ndash;12:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101109http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101109Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 12:15&ndash;1:15 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100601http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100601Summer Intern Highlights Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 12:30&ndash;1:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R098_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150806130000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R098_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150806130000Gardens of The Cloisters<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Offered daily through the end of October, these tours of the gardens at The Cloisters&mdash;the branch of the Museum devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe&mdash;include horticultural, architectural, and historical information.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 1:00&ndash;2:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100875http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100875Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 1:30&ndash;2:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101110http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101110Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 2:30&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R057_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150806150000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R057_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150806150000Highlights of The Cloisters Collection<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Museum lecturers offer highlights tours of The Cloisters museum and gardens to introduce visitors to the collection as a whole or to specific departments or themes.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 3:00&ndash;4:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R070_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150806150000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R070_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150806150000Storytime in Nolen Library<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Gather around as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. For families with children ages 3&ndash;6.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 3:00&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; Museum admission not required for the library portion of this program</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100602http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100602Summer Intern Highlights Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 3:15&ndash;4:15 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/start-with-art-at-the-met-and-start-with-art-at-the-met-plus/start-with-art-and-music-friends-and-family-august?eid=A001_%7b54F7AA38-BF1F-48F4-957D-718C9883B6BF%7d_20150305171456http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/start-with-art-at-the-met-and-start-with-art-at-the-met-plus/start-with-art-and-music-friends-and-family-august?eid=A001_%7b54F7AA38-BF1F-48F4-957D-718C9883B6BF%7d_20150305171456Start with Art and Music<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Look, move, and sing while exploring art and music together in the galleries. For families with children ages 3&ndash;6.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 3:30&ndash;4:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult.</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/art-trek-and-art-trek-plus/art-trek-friends-and-family-august?eid=R002_%7b2323DA0E-B36D-45B2-B01F-E9D32F0810A5%7d_20150806153000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/art-trek-and-art-trek-plus/art-trek-friends-and-family-august?eid=R002_%7b2323DA0E-B36D-45B2-B01F-E9D32F0810A5%7d_20150806153000Art Trek<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Travel through time and around the world on a Museum adventure. For families with children ages 7&ndash;11.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Thursday, August 6, 3:30&ndash;4:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult.</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/toddler-storytime?eid=R071_%7b3152F630-79B5-4653-8BD3-11A1771E91DC%7d_20150807103000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/toddler-storytime?eid=R071_%7b3152F630-79B5-4653-8BD3-11A1771E91DC%7d_20150807103000Toddler Storytime in Nolen Library<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Gather around as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. For families with children ages 18 months&ndash;3 years.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 10:30&ndash;11:00 a.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; Museum admission not required for the library portion of this program</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights-chinese-mandarin?eid=R008_%7b254692C9-EC40-445D-96B7-CFCD7A4C3F74%7d_20150807110000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights-chinese-mandarin?eid=R008_%7b254692C9-EC40-445D-96B7-CFCD7A4C3F74%7d_20150807110000博物館精華 (Museum Highlights in Chinese/Mandarin)<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​此導覽包括觀察博物館內的精品，這些精品是博物館從各地、各時期所收集不同文化的藝術作品。並鼓勵遊客自已觀察博物館的精品.<br/>Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 11:00 a.m.&ndash;12:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100603http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100603Summer Intern Highlights Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 11:00 a.m.&ndash;12:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/gallery-talks/summer-intern-gallery-talk?eid=100726http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/gallery-talks/summer-intern-gallery-talk?eid=100726Summer Intern Gallery Talk<p class="small-text date-text">Gallery Talk</p>​Graduate curatorial interns lead talks on topics of their choice.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 11:00 a.m.&ndash;12:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100876http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100876Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 11:30 a.m.&ndash;12:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101111http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101111Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 12:15&ndash;1:15 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100604http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/summer-intern-highlights-tour?eid=100604Summer Intern Highlights Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Join one of our talented summer interns for a tour.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 12:30&ndash;1:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R099_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150807130000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R099_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150807130000Gardens of The Cloisters<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Offered daily through the end of October, these tours of the gardens at The Cloisters&mdash;the branch of the Museum devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe&mdash;include horticultural, architectural, and historical information.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 1:00&ndash;2:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100877http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100877Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 1:30&ndash;2:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/conversations-with-curators-and-conservators/cloisters-husband?eid=A004_%7bC1BD832B-922C-49E2-8732-B9CE70E617F2%7d_20150414142909http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/conversations-with-curators-and-conservators/cloisters-husband?eid=A004_%7bC1BD832B-922C-49E2-8732-B9CE70E617F2%7d_20150414142909Conversation with a Curator at The Cloisters<p class="small-text date-text">Conversation with a Curator or Conservator</p>​Engage in a lively dialogue with a Museum curator about objects that especially intrigue him.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 2:00&ndash;2:20 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101112http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101112Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 2:30&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R058_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150807150000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R058_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150807150000Highlights of The Cloisters Collection<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Museum lecturers offer highlights tours of The Cloisters museum and gardens to introduce visitors to the collection as a whole or to specific departments or themes.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 3:00&ndash;4:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R071_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150807150000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R071_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150807150000Storytime in Nolen Library<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Gather around as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. For families with children ages 3&ndash;6.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 3:00&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; Museum admission not required for the library portion of this program</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/concerts-and-performances/ethel?eid=A007_%7b056325F9-ED0F-488E-82BB-9092449EF2A7%7d_20150716112453http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/concerts-and-performances/ethel?eid=A007_%7b056325F9-ED0F-488E-82BB-9092449EF2A7%7d_20150716112453ETHEL and Friends<p class="small-text date-text">Performance</p>​ETHEL, a modern classical quartet, performs at the Great Hall Balcony Bar on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the year.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 5:00&ndash;8:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/gallery-talks/touch-friday?eid=A001_%7b0291E2C3-53CD-4B80-AA90-5B8ED77DC1BF%7d_20150420103738http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/gallery-talks/touch-friday?eid=A001_%7b0291E2C3-53CD-4B80-AA90-5B8ED77DC1BF%7d_20150420103738MetFridays—Touch but Don't Touch: Illusions of Texture in Painting<p class="small-text date-text">Gallery Talk</p>​Examine painted illusion in three works made by American and European artists.<br /><p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Friday, August 7, 6:30&ndash;7:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/start-with-art-at-the-met-and-start-with-art-at-the-met-plus/start-with-art-friends-and-family-august?eid=R002_%7b5BD56E27-0004-40D3-B1DD-51532F531923%7d_20150808110000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/start-with-art-at-the-met-and-start-with-art-at-the-met-plus/start-with-art-friends-and-family-august?eid=R002_%7b5BD56E27-0004-40D3-B1DD-51532F531923%7d_20150808110000Start with Art at the Met<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Share ideas and enjoy stories, sketching, and other gallery activities. For families with children ages 3&ndash;6.<strong></strong><p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 11:00 a.m.&ndash;12:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult.</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/art-trek-and-art-trek-plus/art-trek-friends-and-family-august?eid=R002_%7b2323DA0E-B36D-45B2-B01F-E9D32F0810A5%7d_20150808110000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/art-trek-and-art-trek-plus/art-trek-friends-and-family-august?eid=R002_%7b2323DA0E-B36D-45B2-B01F-E9D32F0810A5%7d_20150808110000Art Trek<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Travel through time and around the world on a Museum adventure. For families with children ages 7&ndash;11.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 11:00 a.m.&ndash;12:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult.</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/gallery-talks/discovering-japanese-art?eid=A008_%7bCCA5E05E-DFB2-4D71-979A-A3098F7CB042%7d_20150326161930http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/gallery-talks/discovering-japanese-art?eid=A008_%7bCCA5E05E-DFB2-4D71-979A-A3098F7CB042%7d_20150326161930Exhibition Tour—Discovering Japanese Art: American Collectors and the Met<p class="small-text date-text">Gallery Talk</p>​Discover the history of the Japanese art collections at the Met.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 11:00 a.m.&ndash;12:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100974http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100974Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 11:30 a.m.&ndash;12:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/gallery-talks/the-industry-of-art-production-in-the-middle-ages?eid=A001_%7b21CF5D80-19E9-4F73-A008-060E503CDD71%7d_20150414124708http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/gallery-talks/the-industry-of-art-production-in-the-middle-ages?eid=A001_%7b21CF5D80-19E9-4F73-A008-060E503CDD71%7d_20150414124708The Industry of Art Production in the Middle Ages<p class="small-text date-text">Gallery Talk at The Cloisters</p>​No advance reservations are necessary. Due to limited gallery space, preorganized groups of ten or more cannot be accommodated. For information, call 212-650-2280.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 12:00&ndash;1:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100975http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100975Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 12:15&ndash;1:15 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R100_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150808130000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R100_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150808130000Gardens of The Cloisters<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Offered daily through the end of October, these tours of the gardens at The Cloisters&mdash;the branch of the Museum devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe&mdash;include horticultural, architectural, and historical information.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 1:00&ndash;2:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/teen-programs/saturday-sketching/saturday-sketching-body-and-pose?eid=A001_%7b7A9DA195-230D-46D4-BA03-723565AD0863%7d_20150328154218http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/teen-programs/saturday-sketching/saturday-sketching-body-and-pose?eid=A001_%7b7A9DA195-230D-46D4-BA03-723565AD0863%7d_20150328154218Saturday Sketching—Body and Pose (Ages 11–18)<p class="small-text date-text">Teen Program</p>​Experiment with different drawing approaches as you sketch from original works of art in the Museum's galleries with the guidance of an artist-instructor.<strong></strong><p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 1:00&ndash;3:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Reservations are now closed.</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101224http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101224Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 1:30&ndash;2:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/start-with-art-at-the-met-and-start-with-art-at-the-met-plus/start-with-art-friends-and-family-august?eid=R002_%7b5BD56E27-0004-40D3-B1DD-51532F531923%7d_20150808140000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/start-with-art-at-the-met-and-start-with-art-at-the-met-plus/start-with-art-friends-and-family-august?eid=R002_%7b5BD56E27-0004-40D3-B1DD-51532F531923%7d_20150808140000Start with Art at the Met<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Share ideas and enjoy stories, sketching, and other gallery activities. For families with children ages 3&ndash;6.<strong></strong><p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 2:00&ndash;3:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult.</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/art-trek-and-art-trek-plus/art-trek-friends-and-family-august?eid=R002_%7b2323DA0E-B36D-45B2-B01F-E9D32F0810A5%7d_20150808140000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/art-trek-and-art-trek-plus/art-trek-friends-and-family-august?eid=R002_%7b2323DA0E-B36D-45B2-B01F-E9D32F0810A5%7d_20150808140000Art Trek<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Travel through time and around the world on a Museum adventure. For families with children ages 7&ndash;11.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 2:00&ndash;3:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission; admission is free for children under 12 with an adult.</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/gallery-talks/the-industry-of-art-production-in-the-middle-ages?eid=A002_%7b21CF5D80-19E9-4F73-A008-060E503CDD71%7d_20150414125006http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/gallery-talks/the-industry-of-art-production-in-the-middle-ages?eid=A002_%7b21CF5D80-19E9-4F73-A008-060E503CDD71%7d_20150414125006The Industry of Art Production in the Middle Ages<p class="small-text date-text">Gallery Talk at The Cloisters</p>​No advance reservations are necessary. Due to limited gallery space, preorganized groups of ten or more cannot be accommodated. For information, call 212-650-2280.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 2:00&ndash;3:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100976http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100976Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 2:30&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/gallery-talks/gold-and-goldworking?eid=A003_%7b8AF3B22E-8692-445A-BBED-9EDCCFA083A6%7d_20150417105313http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/talks/gallery-talks/gold-and-goldworking?eid=A003_%7b8AF3B22E-8692-445A-BBED-9EDCCFA083A6%7d_20150417105313Gold and Goldworking in the Ancient Andes<p class="small-text date-text">Gallery Talk</p>​Explore dazzling gold objects from ancient Peru and other Andean countries.<br /><p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 4:00&ndash;5:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/concerts-and-performances/ethel?eid=A008_%7b056325F9-ED0F-488E-82BB-9092449EF2A7%7d_20150716112505http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/concerts-and-performances/ethel?eid=A008_%7b056325F9-ED0F-488E-82BB-9092449EF2A7%7d_20150716112505ETHEL and Friends<p class="small-text date-text">Performance</p>​ETHEL, a modern classical quartet, performs at the Great Hall Balcony Bar on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the year.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Saturday, August 8, 5:00&ndash;8:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100977http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100977Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Sunday, August 9, 11:30 a.m.&ndash;12:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100978http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100978Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Sunday, August 9, 12:15&ndash;1:15 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R101_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150809130000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R101_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150809130000Gardens of The Cloisters<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Offered daily through the end of October, these tours of the gardens at The Cloisters&mdash;the branch of the Museum devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe&mdash;include horticultural, architectural, and historical information.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Sunday, August 9, 1:00&ndash;2:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101225http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101225Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Sunday, August 9, 1:30&ndash;2:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R015_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150809140000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R015_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150809140000Storytime in Nolen Library<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Gather around as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. For families with children ages 3&ndash;6.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Sunday, August 9, 2:00&ndash;2:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; Museum admission not required for the library portion of this program</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100979http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100979Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Sunday, August 9, 2:30&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R059_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150809150000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R059_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150809150000Highlights of The Cloisters Collection<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Museum lecturers offer highlights tours of The Cloisters museum and gardens to introduce visitors to the collection as a whole or to specific departments or themes.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Sunday, August 9, 3:00&ndash;4:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/toddler-storytime?eid=R072_%7b3152F630-79B5-4653-8BD3-11A1771E91DC%7d_20150810103000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/toddler-storytime?eid=R072_%7b3152F630-79B5-4653-8BD3-11A1771E91DC%7d_20150810103000Toddler Storytime in Nolen Library<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Gather around as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. For families with children ages 18 months&ndash;3 years.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 10, 10:30&ndash;11:00 a.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; Museum admission not required for the library portion of this program</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100878http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100878Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 10, 11:30 a.m.&ndash;12:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101052http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101052Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 10, 12:15&ndash;1:15 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R102_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150810130000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/gardens-of-the-cloisters?eid=R102_%7bB9416110-4BF0-4E5F-B48A-4E0E4C101B93%7d_20150810130000Gardens of The Cloisters<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Offered daily through the end of October, these tours of the gardens at The Cloisters&mdash;the branch of the Museum devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe&mdash;include horticultural, architectural, and historical information.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 10, 1:00&ndash;2:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100879http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-highlights?eid=100879Museum Highlights<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Discover the Museum's encyclopedic collection on this tour, which focuses on a selection of works of art representing different cultures and time periods and encourages visitors to explore the Museum on their own.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 10, 1:30&ndash;2:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101053http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/tours/museum-collection-tour?eid=101053Museum Collection Tour<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour</p>​Delve into just one of the many areas of the Met's collection. To find out which part of the collection we'll feature on the day of your visit, ask at the Information Desks.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 10, 2:30&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R060_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150810150000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/events-at-the-cloisters/guided-tours/highlights-of-the-cloisters-collection?eid=R060_%7bC7E7D180-4C41-4DEA-959D-0CB342291C1A%7d_20150810150000Highlights of The Cloisters Collection<p class="small-text date-text">Guided Tour at The Cloisters</p>​Museum lecturers offer highlights tours of The Cloisters museum and gardens to introduce visitors to the collection as a whole or to specific departments or themes.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 10, 3:00&ndash;4:00 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free with Museum admission</p>​</p>http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R072_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150810150000http://metmuseum.org/events/programs/family-programs/storytime-in-nolen-library/storytime-in-nolen-library?eid=R072_%7b74476274-77C6-44E5-892B-AF8FF8DA92D1%7d_20150810150000Storytime in Nolen Library<p class="small-text date-text">Family Program</p>​Gather around as we look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. For families with children ages 3&ndash;6.<p></p><p><span class="small-text date-text">Monday, August 10, 3:00&ndash;3:30 p.m.</span>​<br/> <p class="small-text" class="margin-top:7px;">Free; Museum admission not required for the library portion of this program</p>​</p>